Pre-Analytical Lab Assistant I — Night Shift (2–10:30 AM)

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Best-in-class well-being programs

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive plans

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Tampa, FL is seeking a Lab Assistant (Pre-Analytical Assistant I) for the Tuesday to Saturday early shift (2:00 AM to 10:30 AM). The role provides starting pay of $18.33 per hour plus optional shift differential depending on hours worked on second or third shift.

The position supports the Technical Operations Department with specimen processing, data entry, and adherence to compliance standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Medical background preferred.
• Minimal data entry skills required.

Responsibilities

• Learn duties of Pre-Analytical Assistant I and how Tech Ops and Specimen Processing interact.
• Identify specimen issues and ensure timely resolution and proper handling.
• Understand test ordering compliance and use translation tables and directory of services.
• Meet quality and production standards within 6 months of training.
• Complete required documentation clearly and on time.
• Report to work on time and support the department during absences.
• Learn additional functions to progress to the next level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Minimal data entry skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Tampa, FL is seeking a Lab Assistant (Pre-Analytical Assistant I) for the Tuesday to Saturday early shift (2:00 AM to 10:30 AM). The role provides starting pay of $18.33 per hour plus optional shift differential depending on hours worked on second or third shift.

The position supports the Technical Operations Department with specimen processing, data entry, and adherence to compliance standards.